Gallstone lied and betrayed his people in hopes of being accepted into a crowd of long-time anti-Israel and anti-Jewish UN community. He was sought for the role of Judas Goat specifically because he was a Jew; and he jumped at the opportunity to curry favor with those whose acceptance he was obsessed. As a result, he has been understandably ostracized by those whom he betrayed; and those who used him no longer want anything to do with him. After all, to them he is and always was just an ugly little Jew; and without a reputation and honor, what else would they want from him.

If Israel shows greater flexibility, it can still influence the post-nuclear deal agenda ; If Israel digs in its heels, it will increasingly become a liability rather than a strategic asset to the U.S.

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